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ABB VD4 Product Manual

ABB VD4 Product Manual

Medium voltage circuit-breakers
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VD4
Medium voltage circuit-breakers
12...17.5 kV - 630...4000 A - 25...40 kA
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  • Page 1 — P R O D U C T M A N U A L Medium voltage circuit-breakers 12...17.5 kV - 630...4000 A - 25...40 kA • Global proven reputation • Accountable solution for safety and reliability • Wide range offering, easy business and convenient installation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    — Table of contents For your safety! II. Introduction III. Environmental protection programme Packing and transport Checking on receipt Storage 4. Handling Description 6. Instructions for operating the circuit breaker Installation 8. Putting into service 9. Maintenance 10. Application of the X-ray emission standards 11.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Responsible behaviour safeguards to the rules of good working practice and your own and others’ safety! safety in the work place are constructed For any requests, please contact the • Strictly follow the information given in ABB Assistance Service. thisinstruction manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (electric circuit and wiring diagrams, assembly and installation drawings, Like all the apparatus we manufacture, the VD4 any protection coordination studies, etc.), circuit breakers are designed for different especially regarding any variants requested in installation configurations.

  • Page 6: Packing And Transport

    Should any damage or irregularity be noted in • order confirmation the supply on unpacking, notify ABB (directly or • any drawings or documents referring to special through the agent or supplier) as soon as possible configurations/conditions and in any case within five days of receipt.

  • Page 7: Storage

    S T O R A G E — 3. Storage When a period of storage is foreseen, our Should the original packing not be available and workshops can (on request) provide suitable immediate installation is not possible, store in packing for the specified storage conditions. a covered, well-ventilated, dry, dust-free, noncorrosive ambient, away from any easily On receipt the apparatus must be carefully...

  • Page 8: Handling

    V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...

  • Page 9: Description

    D E S C R I P T I O N — 5. Description 5.1. General The VD4 are vacuum circuit breaker for indoor installation. For the electrical performances, please refer to the corresponding technical catalogue code 1YHA000263. For special installation requirements, please contact ABB.
  • Page 10 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L — 5. Description — 05 Fixed VD4 circuit-breaker — Circuit-breaker VD4 12...
  • Page 11 D E S C R I P T I O N • 50-60 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 2000 2000 2500 2500 3150 4000 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 •...
  • Page 12 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L — 5. Description — 05 Fixed VD4 circuit-breaker — Circuit-breaker VD4 17...
  • Page 13 D E S C R I P T I O N • 17.5 17.5 50-60 1600 1600 1600 1600 2000 2000 2500 3150 4000 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 • • •...
  • Page 14 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L — 5. Description — 06 Withdrawable version circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear — Circuit-breaker VD4/P 12 Standards IEC 62271-100 • Rated voltage Ur [kV] Rated insulation voltage...
  • Page 15 D E S C R I P T I O N • 50-60 1600 1600 2000 2000 2500 3150 4000 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 • • • • • • • 33...60 10...15 43...75 30...60 7415 7416...
  • Page 16 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L — 5. Description — 06 Withdrawable version circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear — Circuit-breaker VD4/P 17 Standards IEC 62271-100 • Rated voltage Ur [kV] 17.5...
  • Page 17 D E S C R I P T I O N • 17.5 17.5 50-60 1600 1600 2000 2000 2500 3150 4000 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 • • • • • • • 33...60 10...15 43...75 30...60...
  • Page 18 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L — 5. Description — 07 Withdrawable version circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules — Circuit-breaker VD4/P 12 VD4/W 12 PowerCube module Standards IEC 62271-100 • •...
  • Page 19 D E S C R I P T I O N VD4/P 12 VD4/W12 • • • 50-60 50-60 50-60 1250 2500 3150 1600 1600 2000 4000 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 • • •...
  • Page 20 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L — 5. Description — 07 Withdrawable version circuit-breakers for PowerCube modules — Circuit-breaker VD4/P 17 VD4/W 17 PowerCube module Standards IEC 62271-100 • •...
  • Page 21 D E S C R I P T I O N VD4/P 17 VD4/W17 • • • 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 50-60 50-60 50-60 1250 2500 3150 1600 1600 2000 4000 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5...
  • Page 22 This release can be controlled by the following impulse must last at least 100 ms. devices: coil continuity control (CCC), opening circuit supervision (TCS)(*) or the ABB STU Continuity functionality can be checked with a functionality control device (see accessory 21, continuity control device (CCC), opening supplied on request).
  • Page 23 It is usually cooperate with self-supplied (see accessory 21, supplied on request). overcurrent release, i.e. REJ 603 release Characteristics manufactured by ABB. 24-30-48-60-110...132-220...250 V DC Allows closing command of apparatus to be 48-60-110...127-220...250 V AC 50-60 Hz transmitted by remote control.
  • Page 24 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...
  • Page 25 D E S C R I P T I O N 5a Electronic time delay device (-KT) 6 Undervoltage release mechanical override The electronic time delay device must be mounted This is a mechanical device which allows the externally in relation to the circuit-breaker. It undervoltage release trip to be temporarily allows release trip delay with established and excluded.
  • Page 26 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...
  • Page 27 D E S C R I P T I O N 11 Motor operator (-MS) 12 Contact for signalling closing spring This carries out automatic charging of the charged/discharged (-BS2) circuit-breaker operating mechanism closing This consists of a microswitch which allows spring.
  • Page 28 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...
  • Page 29 D E S C R I P T I O N 15 Key lock in open position 16 Locking magnet on the operating The lock is activated by a special circular lock. mechanism (-RL1) Only allows activation of the command with Different keys (for a single circuit-breaker) are the electromagnet supplied.
  • Page 30 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...
  • Page 31 D E S C R I P T I O N 21 STU shunt test unit The unit has optical signals by means of LEDs Due to the particular construction of these on the front. In particular the following releases, checking the functionality of the information is indicated: shunt closing (-MC) and opening (-MO1, -MO2) •...

  • Page 32: Instructions For Operating The Circuit Breaker

    — Key lock (if provided) (*) Lever for manually charging the closing spring (except version VD4/ZS8 - see figure 6b) Coupling lever for racking-out operation (withdrawable circuit breakers only) Opening pushbutton Closing pushbutton...
  • Page 33 I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R O P E R A T I N G T H E C I R C U I T B R E A K E R 6.3.

  • Page 34: Installation

    For special installation requirements or other 7.2.1. Normal conditions operating conditions, please contact ABB. Follow the recommendations in the IEC 62271-1 and 62271- 100 Standards. In more detail: The areas involved by the passage of...
  • Page 35 I N S T A L L A T I O N — — Fig. 8a Fig. 8b 1600 A / 40 kA 1600 A / 31.5 kA 2000 A / 40 kA 2000 A / 31.5 kA 2500 A / 40 kA 2500 A / 31.5 kA 3150 A / 40 kA —...
  • Page 36 The VD4 circuit breakers which are not installed on ABB trucks, but on trucks made by the Withdrawable circuit breakers of the same version,...
  • Page 37 I N S T A L L A T I O N 7.5.1. Circuit breakers with withdrawable • Remove the manual lever (1) from the motorized truck coupling (2) Fig. 9 Carry out the racking-in/racking-out test of • Supply the truck motor circuit the motorized truck in the same way as for a •...
  • Page 38 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...

  • Page 39: Putting Into Service

    Before putting the circuit breaker into service, All the operations regarding putting into carry out the following operations: service must be carried out by ABB • Check tightness of the power connections personnel or by suitably qualified customer to the circuit breaker terminals personnel with in-depth knowledge of •...
  • Page 40 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    13306:2017, clause 8, for maintenance types definitions. Furthermore, it is advisable to call on ABB personnel, at least in cases for checking the In accordance with what is specified in the IEC performances in service and for repairs.
  • Page 42 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...
  • Page 43 M A I N T E N A N C E Checking tightness of the screws 25 Nm 12 Nm 15 Nm 15 Nm 15 Nm 25 Nm —...
  • Page 44 Note: conditions, (contact and ABB service centre) Only use detergents without halogens and never 1.1.1-trichloroethane, trichloroethylene or carbon tetrachloride! Note: These operations can only be carried out by ABB personnel or by skilled and specially trained personnel.
  • Page 45 Note: Dismantling and replacement of the pole can only be carried out discharged. by ABB personnel or by skilled and specially trained personnel, particularly for the necessary adjustments. All power supply sources must be disconnected To carry out the interrupter test without...

  • Page 46: Application Of The X-Ray Emission Standards

    V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...

  • Page 47: Spare Parts And Accessories

    • Shunt opening release (-MO1) the instructions enclosed with the spare • Additional shunt opening release (-MO2) parts, by ABB personnel or by suitably • Undervoltage release (-MU) qualified customer personnel with indepth • Time delay device for undervoltage release knowledge of the apparatus (IEC 60694) •...

  • Page 48: Overall Dimensions

    7405 12 kV 17.5 kV 630 A 1250 A 25 kA 31.5 kA VD4 with PT pole would be offered currently, dimensions of VD4 with P pole is for reference only. (*) Fixing interchangeability with previous series (345 x 400).
  • Page 49 Fixed circuit-breakers P3 POLE PT2 POLE 1VCD003282 12 kV 17.5 kV 1250 A 1600 A 40 kA VD4 with PT pole would be offered currently, 345* dimensions of VD4 345* with P pole is for reference only. M12x25 deep M12x25 deep...
  • Page 50 4x M12x30 deep 4x M10x18 deep 31.5 kA 4XM12 deep 25 2XM10 deep 20 40 kA VD4 with PT pole would be offered currently, dimensions of VD4 with P pole is for (*) Fixing interchangeability with previous series (345 x 650).
  • Page 51 3150 A 4000 A 25 kA 31.5 kA 40 kA 345* 345* (*) with forced ventilation VD4 with PT pole would be offered P2 POLE PT2 POLE currently, dimensions of VD4 M12x25deep with P pole is for reference only. 4x M12x25 deep...
  • Page 52 VD4/W PT2 POLE P3 POLE 7420 12 kV 17.5 kV 630 A 1250 A 25 kA 31.5 kA VD4 with PT pole would be offered ±1 currently, 359 ±0,5 ±0,5 dimensions of VD4 416,5 416,5 ±1 ±1 with P pole is for 542,15 ±2...
  • Page 53 Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear VD4/P P3 POLES PT2 POLES 1VCD003286 12 kV 17.5 kV 1250 A 1600 A 40 kA VD4 with PT pole would be offered currently, dimensions of VD4 ±2 with P pole is for reference only. ±2 ±2 ±1 ±1...
  • Page 54 17.5 kV ±1 ±1 2000 A ±1 ±1 40 kA VD4 with PT pole would be offered currently, dimensions of VD4 with P pole is for reference only. Withdrawable circuit-breakers for UniGear ZS1 switchgear and PowerCube PB3 modules PT2 POLE...
  • Page 55 17.5 kV 3150 A 4000 A 25 kA 31.5 kA 40 kA (*) with forced ventilation ±0,5 VD4 with PT pole P2 POLE would be offered 12 kV 416,5 ±1 806±2 590 ±2 currently, dimensions of VD4 with P pole is for 275 ±1...

  • Page 56: Electrical Circuit Diagram

    V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L — 13. Electrical circuit diagram The standard VD4 circuit breaker electric circuit diagrams are as follows: Free standing version...
  • Page 57 E L E C T R I C A L C I R C U I T D I A G R A M Diagrams for fixed circuit breaker 5NO-5NC...
  • Page 58 Fig. 10 =Opening solenoid for release outside G) 10 auxiliary switch in total (5NO 5NC) is the circuit breaker supplied as standard. To extend auxiliary Fig. 26 =Electrical signalling for closing spring contacts, please contact with ABB.
  • Page 59 E L E C T R I C A L C I R C U I T D I A G R A M Diagrams for withdrawable circuit breaker 5NO-5NC...
  • Page 60 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...
  • Page 61 Circuit-breaker closing is supplied as standard. To extend auxiliary only allowed with the release energised (the contacts, please contact with ABB. lock on closing is made mechanically). Should there be the same power supply for the shunt I）Fig. 10 and Fig. 40 can not be chosen simulta-...
  • Page 62 V D 4 M E D I U M V O L T A G E C I R C U I T - B R E A K E R S P R O D U C T M A N U A L —...

  • Page 63: Product Quality And Environmental Protection

    Thermoplasts Recycling or disposal Epoxy resin Separation of metal material and End of life of product The ABB company is committed to complying the disposal of rest with the relevant legal and other requirements Rubber Disposal for environment protection according to the...
  • Page 64 No. 885, FangShanXiEr Road, Xiang’an District, Xiamen, Fujian, 361101 Tel: +86-592-602 6033 ABB China Contact Center Hotline (China): 400-820 9696 800-820 9696 (fix line only) Hotline (Overseas): +86-21-3318 4688 E-mail: contact.center@cn.abb.com www.abb.com © Copyright 2025 ABB. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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